“The trouble that took place after the loyalist flag protest was a clear attempt to intimidate and strike fear into local residents in Glengormley.

“It was also another attack on democracy with the attack on the offices of a political party. Any excuse for this wanton destruction just doesn’t wash.

“The erecting of our national flag in Glengormley to be used as either marking out territory or trying to antagonise others is disrespectful to that flag and residents have agreed with Sinn Fein that they do not want it.”